Box-dispensing apparatus, boxes for use in the box-dispensing apparatus, and methods of using the box-dispensing apparatus
US11161639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00398
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing a single box for containing foodstuffs includes a housing, a lift subassembly, and a transfer subassembly. The housing at least partially defines an inner area. The lift subassembly is coupled to the housing and disposed at least partially within the inner area. The lift subassembly includes a nest configured to support a plurality of boxes disposed in a stack and translate with respect to the housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The transfer subassembly is coupled to the housing and disposed at least partially within the inner area. The transfer subassembly includes a vacuum suction cup. The vacuum suction cup is configured to operatively engage a first box of the plurality of boxes to remove the first box from the stack and pivot the first box about a rotational axis to a surface outside of the inner area.
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